Independent Elementary

21201 Independent Sch Rd.
Castro Valley, CA 94552

634 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Independent Elementary School is a public school located in Castro Valley, California, serving students in grades K-5. It is part of the Castro Valley Unified School District and is situated in a quiet, residential area nestled against the hillside, which provides a peaceful learning environment for its community. The school is known for fostering a close-knit neighborhood feel, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and active parental involvement.

Academically, Independent Elementary focuses on a balanced curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The school community places a strong value on collaboration between teachers, staff, and families to ensure student success. Because it is located within the Castro Valley district—a region recognized for its commitment to high educational standards—Independent Elementary benefits from consistent resources and programs aimed at preparing students for a successful transition to middle school.

634

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Independent Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	99
Hispanic	112
Black	25
Asian	305
Two or More	91
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
305 (48.1 %)
Hispanic
112 (17.7 %)
White
99 (15.6 %)
Two or More
91 (14.4 %)
Black
25 (3.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Castro Valley Unified
Phone:	(510)537-9558
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	634
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 139

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 123

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 87